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ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE), a global leader in accelerating standardization and innovation in additive manufacturing (AM), is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with the Applied Science & Technology Research Organization (ASTRO) of America. This joint initiative aims to support the development and deployment of Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) by advancing standards, quality infrastructure, and best practices for large-scale AM technologies.
The project, titled “Advancement of Process, Materials, Applications, and Test and Evaluation for Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing,” runs from December 2024 through December 2027. It will be delivered in five phases, each targeting specific technical and strategic deliverables to accelerate the adoption and industrialization of AFSD.
“This collaboration reflects our continued commitment to accelerating the industrial readiness of emerging AM technologies through standards, training, and applied R&D,” said Dr. Mohsen Seifi, ASTM’s vice president of global advanced manufacturing programs. “By combining ASTM’s AM CoE expertise with ASTRO’s innovation leadership, we’re enabling a more robust and scalable future for large-scale additive manufacturing.”
Under this collaboration, ASTM AM CoE will lead efforts to:
The project will also initiate the development of standards for novel Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) methods, QMS workflows, and process specifications related to AFSD. Ideally, this comprehensive approach will yield significant advancements in material qualification, process control, and developing novel NDE methods, ultimately enhancing manufacturing readiness and production quality.
“ASTRO America’s mission is to bridge advanced science and applied technologies and innovation to strengthen U.S. manufacturing,” said Jason Gorey, executive director of ASTRO America. “Working with ASTM’s AM CoE ensures we are not only advancing new technologies like AFSD, but doing so with the rigorous quality frameworks needed for long-term success.”
This project to accelerate AFSD will run through December 2027.
About AM CoE
Founded in 2018, ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) has been at the forefront of accelerating innovation in additive manufacturing. By advancing research and development, supporting the creation of industry standards, and offering world-class training and certification programs, the AM CoE has become a global leader in AM solutions. The AM CoE's extensive expertise and resources will be instrumental in ensuring the success of the ASTRO project, providing critical support in material qualification, process control, and the development of novel NDE methods. Through its partnership with Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, the AM CoE provides market intelligence, business strategy, and advisory services, driving the future of manufacturing across industries and governments worldwide.
About ASTRO America
The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization (ASTRO America) is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing science and technology through research and development. Collaborating with industry, government, and academic partners, ASTRO America develops Advanced Manufacturing Accelerators across the U.S., driving transformative change in defense production. The organization leads high-impact projects, including the development of a Guam-based center for manufacturing prototyping and supporting the U.S. Army’s process development for novel additive manufacturing at Rock Island Arsenal. ASTRO America also coordinates efforts with aerospace, defense, and energy sectors to spur small suppliers' adoption of advanced manufacturing technology, promoting economic development, technology innovation, and STEM education.
The project, titled “Advancement of Process, Materials, Applications, and Test and Evaluation for Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing,” runs from December 2024 through December 2027. It will be delivered in five phases, each targeting specific technical and strategic deliverables to accelerate the adoption and industrialization of AFSD.
“This collaboration reflects our continued commitment to accelerating the industrial readiness of emerging AM technologies through standards, training, and applied R&D,” said Dr. Mohsen Seifi, ASTM’s vice president of global advanced manufacturing programs. “By combining ASTM’s AM CoE expertise with ASTRO’s innovation leadership, we’re enabling a more robust and scalable future for large-scale additive manufacturing.”
Under this collaboration, ASTM AM CoE will lead efforts to:
- Host stakeholder and value chain workshops
- Develop integrated control plans across equipment, facility, feedstock, and process dimensions, and,
- Implement a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) for Characterization and Metrology (C&M).
The project will also initiate the development of standards for novel Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) methods, QMS workflows, and process specifications related to AFSD. Ideally, this comprehensive approach will yield significant advancements in material qualification, process control, and developing novel NDE methods, ultimately enhancing manufacturing readiness and production quality.
“ASTRO America’s mission is to bridge advanced science and applied technologies and innovation to strengthen U.S. manufacturing,” said Jason Gorey, executive director of ASTRO America. “Working with ASTM’s AM CoE ensures we are not only advancing new technologies like AFSD, but doing so with the rigorous quality frameworks needed for long-term success.”
This project to accelerate AFSD will run through December 2027.
About AM CoE
Founded in 2018, ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) has been at the forefront of accelerating innovation in additive manufacturing. By advancing research and development, supporting the creation of industry standards, and offering world-class training and certification programs, the AM CoE has become a global leader in AM solutions. The AM CoE's extensive expertise and resources will be instrumental in ensuring the success of the ASTRO project, providing critical support in material qualification, process control, and the development of novel NDE methods. Through its partnership with Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, the AM CoE provides market intelligence, business strategy, and advisory services, driving the future of manufacturing across industries and governments worldwide.
About ASTRO America
The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization (ASTRO America) is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing science and technology through research and development. Collaborating with industry, government, and academic partners, ASTRO America develops Advanced Manufacturing Accelerators across the U.S., driving transformative change in defense production. The organization leads high-impact projects, including the development of a Guam-based center for manufacturing prototyping and supporting the U.S. Army’s process development for novel additive manufacturing at Rock Island Arsenal. ASTRO America also coordinates efforts with aerospace, defense, and energy sectors to spur small suppliers' adoption of advanced manufacturing technology, promoting economic development, technology innovation, and STEM education.
